proc·to·scope

(prŏk′tə-skōp′)

An instrument consisting of a tube or speculum equipped with a light, used to examine the rectum.

[Greek prōktos, anus + -scope.]

proc′to·scop′ic (-skŏp′ĭk) adj.

proc·tos′co·py (-tŏs′kə-pē) n.

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proctoscopy

A method of examining the anus and rectum using an endoscope inserted through the anus.

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proctoscopy - visual examination of the rectum and the end of the colon by means of a proctoscope

endoscopy - visual examination of the interior of a hollow body organ by use of an endoscope

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It is suggested to use proctosigmoidoscopy because the majority of the cases are in the rectum and left colon.

Colorectal Cancer in Patients Aged [less than or equal to]30 Years: 17 Years of Experience

The pre-treatment work-up was based on thorough history and physical examination including digital rectal examination and diagnosis was established on tissue biopsy via colonoscopy, proctosigmoidoscopy. Metastatic workup included chest X-ray PA view, Abdominopelvic computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging (CT/MRI).

THE COMPLETE CLINICAL RESPONSE IN RECTAL CARCINOMA AFTER CHEMO RADIATION

All patients were evaluated preoperatively with clinical examination and proctosigmoidoscopy and were classified using contrast-enhanced pelvic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

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These patients warrant digital rectal exam and proctosigmoidoscopy as most of the tumours are within the reach of these examinations.

Rectal carcinoma under 40 years of age: seven-year post-treatment follow-up at a tertiary care hospital in Pakistan

(4.) Complete history and physical examination should be performed including speculum and per vaginal examination, cervical cytologic examination, endometrial biopsy when indicated, colposcopy and biopsy of the vaginal tumor Pretreatment evaluation may include the following studies: chest x-ray, intravenous pyelogram, cystoscopy, proctosigmoidoscopy and CT, MRI scan of the abdomen and pelvis.

Spindle cell sarcoma of vagina--a case report

The patients were undergone stool examination, proctosigmoidoscopy, colonic swab of Entamoeba histolytica, faecal fat excretion, D-Xylose absorption test, serum proteins and jejunal biopsy.

Clinical profile of amoebic colitis and its association with malabsorption